concept of sustainable security. While this non-tra-
ditional approach may represent a paradigm change
to some in the national security community, it simply
builds on the real world lessons learned over the last
two decades of peacekeeping and SSTR operations and
is consistent with strategic policy directions. Many of
which have not yet been fully aligned with national
resources and actions. Moreover, it enables the U.S.
military to lean forward in addressing regional and
global security by anticipating future tensions and
planning for proactive responses in an effort to avoid
costly humanitarian and military interventions later.
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